English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "when i was" Mean?
Learn what "when i was" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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When I was leaving, he was making her dinner.
This is a simple past-tense explanation of two actions happening around the same time.
From Duty Or Desire, Episode 13
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is describing what another person was doing at the moment they left.
Usage Scenario
Use it to describe a scene or explain what someone was doing when you left. It is too specific for a dedicated phrase page.
Better ways to say it
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When I was leaving, he was making her dinner.
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When I left, he was making dinner.
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He was making her dinner when I left.
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